SUMMARY: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has appointed Catherine Hanaway as the state’s 45th attorney general, succeeding Andrew Bailey, who will join the FBI as co-deputy director. Hanaway is the first woman to hold this position and the fourth attorney general in less than a decade. A former Missouri House Speaker and U.S. attorney, she emphasizes protecting Missourians from violence, financial schemes, and constitutional rights violations. Kehoe praised her conservative values and legal expertise. Hanaway aims to work diligently and innovatively during her three-year term. Bailey’s resignation takes effect September 8. Congresswoman Ann Wagner expressed strong support for Hanaway’s appointment.

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SUMMARY: Scientists are conducting challenging research in the Polar regions, where extreme cold, high winds, and long periods of darkness make conditions harsh. Mark Seefeldt of the National Snow and Ice Data Center studies Arctic and Antarctic meteorology using weather stations, drones, and precipitation systems, with eight field seasons in Antarctica. He notes the region receives little precipitation, though snow is often blown by fierce winds. His team recently recorded snowfall in remote areas but faced ground blizzards and dangerous conditions requiring helicopter rescue. Despite the risks, Seefeldt says the vast, icy landscapes provide critical insight into Earth’s climate systems.

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SUMMARY: The last 8 PM sunset in Springfield occurs on August 18, varying nearby due to longitude, latitude, and elevation differences. Longitude affects sunset by about 4 minutes per degree; for example, Joplin (1.22° west) experiences sunsets nearly 5 minutes later, with its last 8 PM sunset on August 22. Latitude impacts day length: farther north cities like Des Moines have later last 8 PM sunsets in August despite quicker daylight loss, due to longer summer days from Earth’s tilt. Elevation influences sunset minimally—about 1 minute per 5,000 feet—but is negligible in the Ozarks. These factors combined explain local sunset time differences.

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